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« on: November 16, 2009, 06:35:16 PM »
New post from skyedogrocks (Facebook):

12 hours from now, Rob will be in surgery to get his life back. Thanks to our family & friends for all the well wishes and for all of your generous offers of help! Biggest thanks of all is to George, what an amazing friend he is. He'll always be part of our family. I will keep everyone updated on how the surgery for Rob and George went! Hope to be posting pictures in the next few days! LIVING DONORS ROCK!
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New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 07:27:13 PM »
Oh wow oh wow.  How exciting.
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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 05:24:13 AM »
Oh yeah!  Transplant days are the most exciting and also the most nerve-wracking ones.  Thinking all good strong thoughts for this transplant.  Thanks living donors. 
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Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 07:03:54 AM »
update from SDR...about an hour ago...

Rob went down to surgery earlier than expected, around 8:15, woohoo! I'm in the Caf, people watching and trying to get my mind off of things (Can't take the family waiting room, it's too nerve-wracking). Rob was nervous this morning, but happy to be here. I got some great pics of him in his johnnie and support stockings! He wasn't too happy, hahaha. Will post updates as soon as I can.
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2009, 12:47:37 PM »
I just happened to refresh my facebook, and saw....
"Rob's transplant was a success! He is already producing an output, which is great! He's having some breathing issues due to too much fluid and anesthesia, but should be fine in no time. Hopefully I get to see him in about an hour! Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes! George is doing great also, just saw him and he looks great! LIVE DONORS ROCK!"
 :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes; :bestwishes;
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2009, 01:30:49 PM »
Me too Jess.  Fantastic news.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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Cadaveric transplant 1985
New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2009, 02:55:36 PM »
I have been checking updates all day, too.  Such great news!  And George, Rob's donor is a hero.  Glad to hear they are both doing ok.  Always a good day when someone gets a kidney    :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2009, 05:32:53 PM »
  What wonderful news!  Congrats to all and thanks to the donor!
What a thankful time of year!   :cheer:
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2009, 05:47:11 PM »
Great news. I hope you and the donor recover quickly. Living donors are brave and loving individuals. Good luck with your new kidney.
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2009, 06:14:44 PM »
Hurray for Rob and his new kidney. May George his donor have a quick recovery. Live donors do rock!
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2009, 06:15:36 PM »
I'm THRILLED!

Yea!

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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2009, 06:16:09 PM »
Wooo Hoooo!!
From Facebook:

GREAT NEWS! Rob is off the Bi-Pap breathing machine and just wearing a basic oxygen mask. He wasn't supposed to be off until the morning. He called me tonight to tell me the awesome news. My husband is such a fighter and an amazing man! LOVE YOU BABE!
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Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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